Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Rustic, relaxing, comfortable and fun with pool and play area, river beaches, great hosts, peaceful countryside, an hour from Porto

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Steps from the sea in get-away-from-it-all scenery – half an hour’s walk from St Ives’ arty heart. Sleeps 4 with pull-out beds for 2 more

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

Sleek, contemporary style with a stunning view. Soak up the sunrise, scuba dive off the Medes islands or simply stroll to the local bar.

Good restaurants, beach walks, a grand welcome for dogs: that’s Whitstable. Bring friends and stay in this smart house close to it all

A beautifully restored building in a vast, open space dotted with olive trees and fragrant citrus - unwind in the calming atmosphere

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

An alpine hotel connected to nature with spa, sauna and swimming pool fed from a natural spring; mountains & lakes to explore, yoga classes, & more

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia